hybrid tea rose

Hybrid tea roses are a popular type of cultivated rose known for their large, often unscented flowers that bloom repeatedly. They are moderately hardy and were first documented in 1838.1

Roses, belonging to the genus Rosa, are perennial shrubs native primarily to the Northern Hemisphere. They are cultivated for their diverse and often fragrant flowers, which can be white, yellow, pink, or crimson. Roses hybridize easily, leading to many garden varieties. They typically have thorny stems and compound leaves. The fruit, called a hip, is berry-like and often red or orange.2

Hybrid tea roses were developed by crossing tea roses, known for their abundant, fragrant blooms, with hybrid perpetual roses, which were vigorous but less frequent bloomers. This crossbreeding resulted in the hybrid tea, which became the most popular rose class by the early 20th century.23